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Berkenshan Family History

Berkenshan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berenson, Burkinshaw, Bressan, Berkes, Brennan, Breihan, Greenspan

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Where is the Berkenshan family from?

You can see how Berkenshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Berkenshan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Berkenshan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkenshan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Berkenshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Berkenshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenshan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Berkenshan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Berkenshan. For the veterans among your Berkenshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenshan lifespan?

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